Alternobaric vertigo may be a consequence of skydiving as this phenomenon is caused by the difference in pressure between the middle ear space and inner ear which consequently causes vertigo (Bentz & Hughes, 2012).

What are the side effects of skydiving?

You see, at high altitudes, oxygen levels are quite low, and the lack of oxygen to the brain and body can have some icky side effects: nausea, headaches, and dizziness.

Can skydiving mess up your ears?

THE FLIGHT DOWN

Flying at 120mph in freefall means experiencing altitude changes way faster than on the ride up. The usual result is temporarily stuffy ears. ... The air is thinner at exit altitude, so the pressure outside is actually less than on the inside of your ears.